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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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